Dallas ISD opening two of their schools to provide free childcare for frontline workers
For many frontline workers, finding reliable childcare during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge.
Dallas ISD cafeteria workers featured on Time magazine continue feeding kids during pandemic
Some Dallas ISD cafeteria workers landed on the cover of Time magazine. It was a nod to the risks they take to feed hundreds of school kids during the pandemic.
Dallas teacher using stimulus check money to make masks for students
The first round of stimulus checks are hitting accounts. But when will you get yours?
Dallas PE coach goes door to door delivering laptops
A devoted PE coach at a Dallas elementary school went the extra mile to make sure students can stay connected at home. Coach Robley Cash went door to door to deliver 30 laptops to students.
Dallas ISD cafeteria workers featured on the cover of Time
Six cafeteria workers in the Dallas Independent School District are on the cover of Time magazine.
Garland ISD creates multi-lingual online learning website for ESL students
As parents try to navigate online learning with schools across Texas closed, North Texas school districts are trying to meet the needs of students who speak English as a second language.
Superintendent: Dallas ISD students likely won’t return to schools this year
The Dallas Independent School District will make a decision about the rest of the school year next week.
Dallas ISD plans to offer childcare for essential employees during COVID-19 pandemic
Some Dallas schools will be used as child care facilities to help essential workers. It's just one example of a way to try to make things easier for people who are trying to get through the coronavirus pandemic.
Months after tornado destroyed their school, some Dallas ISD students now facing challenge of home learning
Texas schools will be closed until May 4. That means classwork will remain as "at-home work" in the weeks to come.
Dallas ISD makes changes to grab-and-go meal distribution to limit exposure
The Dallas Independent School District is changing the way its grab and go program works.
Dallas ISD trustees consider purchasing 12,000 new hotspots for students without internet access
The COVID-19 crisis has Dallas ISD trustees voting on everything from delaying the school board election, to whether or not to purchase thousands of hotspots for students without internet access.
Dallas ISD middle school student tests positive for COVID-19 coronavirus
The student attended J.L. Long Middle School in Old East Dallas and is currently at home and doing well, according to officials.
Questions, concerns arise as Dallas ISD goes online for 155,000 students
Dallas ISD students are on Spring Break. But in a matter of days, thousands of parents, students and teachers will be navigating online instruction.
Hometown Hero: Dallas ISD grab-and-go meals
Dallas ISD feeds more than 100,000 students each school day. Since the coronavirus closed DISD schools, the district has plans to still feed its students. Many of them live in food-insecure homes, food deserts and in challenging situations.
Some North Texas school districts, including Dallas ISD, to close schools "indefinitely"
A handful of North Texas school districts, including Dallas ISD, have announced schools will be close indefinitely to help slow the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus.
Dallas ISD prepares for campus disruptions due to coronavirus threat
With growing concerns of the COVID-19 coronavirus, Dallas ISD is making plans for any campus disruptions.
Leak in sewage line spilled on newly-renovated South Oak Cliff High School campus
A leak in a sewage line spilled sewage on the campus of the newly-renovated South Oak Cliff High School.
Dallas ISD students help fundraise thousands for various causes
The program is called Common Cents and encourages students to get an early start on philanthropy, fundraising and giving back.
Dallas ISD making changes to magnet school admissions process
The Dallas Independent School District is changing the way students are admitted to its competitive magnet schools.
Dallas ISD superintendent focuses on transformation in 2020 State of the District address
Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa shared some of the district’s achievements for the year and talked about focusing on the future in his annual “State of the District” address.